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South Africa launches rescue mission for trapped illegal miners

The South African government has launched a mission to rescue potentially hundreds of miners trapped in an illegal mine

Court postpones hearing for suspects in Haitian president’s killing

Nineteen suspects accused in the July 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse arrived Monday at a courthouse as defence attorneys hoped they would be released, but a judge postponed their hearing once again.

Biden defends legacy as Trump’s return looms

As President Joe Biden prepares to leave office next week, he remains insistent that his one-term presidency has restored American credibility

The 16th Africa Eco Race in Senegal comes to a close

The 16th edition of the Africa Eco Race ended in a spectacular fashion at the iconic shores of Lac Rose

Mali seizes 3 tons of gold from Canadian company

The Malian authorities did not immediately respond for comment.
Valued at around $180 million, the gold seizure is part of the dispute over revenues owed to the state.

Mozambique opens new parliament amid strikes and protests

The ceremony at the National Assembly saw 250 lawmakers sworn in, but about 30 seats remained vacant as the two main opposition parties—Renamo and the Democratic Movement of Mozambique (MDM)—boycotted the event.

Young gorilla rescued from plane cargo recovers in Istanbul zoo

Istanbul’s airports have become hotspots for stopping illegal wildlife trafficking. In October, customs officials found 17 young Nile crocodiles and 10 monitor lizards hidden in a passenger’s luggage at Sabiha Gokcen Airport.

Sustainable comfort: the future of beds made from recycled plastics

A pioneering company in Melbourne has introduced an innovative solution that, while made from plastic, has the potential to transform our sleeping experience.

Estonia’s Jaan Roose completes stunning Dubai skyscrapers walk at over 200 metres height

Three-time world champion slackliner, Jaan Roose, has delivered yet another world-first highline walk, this time with an inspirational feat between the iconic Jumeirah Emirates Towers in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

British heavyweight Tyson Fury announces his retirement from boxing

British heavyweight Tyson Fury has retired from boxing — again — one month after losing a rematch with Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk.